The Coolest Sneaker Releases of the Week, and Where to Buy Them

There are plenty of pairs releasing this week, but if it feels a little quiet, it's because most brands are holding off their big releases until next week for All Star Weekend. But just because the gold is glittering next week doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention this week; there's plenty of good stuff. Our favorite is a Japanese-exclusive Air Force 1 that seems a lot simpler than it is. Nike Skateboarding teamed up on a duo of white sneakers that change colors as you wear them out, while Adidas went all in on neutrals for a four-pack of sneakers that are entirely white. Plus, you'll have another chance to nab Justin Timberlake's sneakers that he wore at the Super Bowl. All that and more!

Nike and Air Jordan are finally going all in on their commitment to female sneaker collectors, and their first big launch is this week's "The 1 Reimagined." Their team came up with 10 new takes on the Air Jordan 1 and Air Force 1. Each one of these pairs is unique in ways that we've never seen before, and with affordable price points. Some of the pairs are definitely feminine and geared exclusively toward women, but others, like The Explorer, could (and should) be rocked by anyone. So, don't gender your shoes; wear what you deem cool.

The Lunar New Year is filled with all manner of symbolism, ripe for lending inspiration to all sorts of footwear. This weekend, Nike is bringing the celebration to a duo of Air Force 1s: the Low and the Special Field AF1. Each shoe offers a white base with a print of fireworks and flowers positioned in different locations for each execution. Hits of gold round out the theme.

If you haven't been in the shoe game very long, you'll recognize the Air Force II from a largely passed-over Supreme collaboration from last year. It wasn't the most hyped release of the year, but fans of the AF2 got some dope colorways, and this weekend is no different. Nike's skateboarding program teamed up with skater Kevin Bradley to bring these all-white low AF2 to life. The shoes are exceptionally good-looking, with a little hit of navy on the outsole. Plus, there's a photo of his pup, Jericho, on the sockliner. Hardcore fans who really beat up their kicks will reveal some hits of navy all over the shoe; the exterior layer is white paint.

If Air Force IIs aren't your jam, Nike Skateboarding also teamed up with Kevin Bradley on a pair of Dunks. The high Dunk is all white, like the AF2, with red on the outsole and top eyelets. You'll find an embroidered palm tree at the heel, celebrating the beaches of L.A. and Venice, Bradley's favorite places to skate. If you wear the hell out of these shoes, the outside white paint will wear away revealing red sneakers underneath. It's a dope execution that we've seen Nike pull off successfully many times before.

For something entirely different, Nike has completely reimagined the Air Pegasus, one of the classic runners from the 1980s. They've taken that classic sneaker and revamped it for All Terrains, replacing leather and mesh with a hyperfuse upper, a new bungee lacing system, and an updated sole unit. The original sneaker is in there if you squint, but otherwise it looks entirely new. We can't say that these will make you the coolest guy on the street if you lace them up (or, rather, bungee them up), but they're definitely worth taking a look at.

You probably caught Justin Timberlake's performance at the Superbowl LII, and—although his outfit left a lot 0f folks conflicted—his sneakers were an immediate hit. The Air Jordan III JTH's dropped online during the halftime show and sold out in seconds, fetching insane resale prices just an hour later. Even though they dropped on February 4, more pairs will be available at Timberlake's pop-up shop celebrating his new album. So if you want another shot, don't miss out!

Air Jordan finishes out its Chinese New Year collection with the 32 dropping this weekend. The newest game shoe is mostly low-key, with a black knit upper featuring threads of gold throughout. The bold hit comes on the leather wrap that features a combination of paint and embroidered flowers in gold and red. There's an additional bouquet of flowers stitched onto the heel for those who want a little something extra.

Just a few years ago, covering any sneaker in red suede was a guarantee for a sneaker popping off. Now might be a different time, but these all-red suede Jordan VIIs are set to bring our hunger right back. This is the first one-off Jordan release from the brand with its new focus on women's, but just because they were made with women in mind doesn't mean you can't rock them. There's nothing that says a red pair of shoes is only for girls. We say go get them!

If you're looking for that clean clean, check out this week's massive release by Adidas. The brand brought together four of the most popular models, the UltraBoost All Terrain, UltraBoost Laceless, UltraBoost X, and AlphaBounce Beyond, into the "Undyed Pack." It takes these shoes and strips them of all color, and each sneaker is revealed in its purest form, allowing texture and shape to play as the selling point for each pair. There's nowhere that these won't fit in.

One of the most interesting pairs releasing this week is also going to be the hardest to get, and not because of the hype (although there is that to contend with, too), but also because it's only going to be available in Japan. The MAGIC STICK Air Force 1s bring together the Japanese brand with the Portland juggernaut on a sneaker that's deceptively neutral. The white high Air Force 1 has neon yellow plastic stripping up the tongue and heel, with a music festival wrist band-style strap. The Swoosh and heel panel are white 3M. While the strap is eye-catching in the light, the 3M flashes in the dark. You'll never lose this pair—if you can get your hands on it in the first place.

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